Raymond Parmer

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Raymond Parmer — wise protector
732K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Raymond Parmer is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Raymond is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. From the Old Germanic Raginmund, composed of ragin (counsel) and mund (protector). Brought to England by the Normans. The surname Parmer: Hugh Parmer (1939–2020), American attorney, university professor, humanitarian executive, Democratic politician Jayant Parmer (born 1954), Indian Urdu language poet Jeff Parmer (born 1985), American professional basketball player Jim Parmer (1927–2005), American professional football running back Marlon Parmer (born 1980), American professional basketball player Martin Parmer (1778–1850), eccentric American frontiersman, statesman, politician and soldier Cole-Parmer, Company now known as Antylia Scientific Raymond is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 732K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Raymond reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Raymond

Meaning: wise protector

Germanic

From the Old Germanic Raginmund, composed of ragin (counsel) and mund (protector). Brought to England by the Normans.

Surname: Parmer

English

Hugh Parmer (1939–2020), American attorney, university professor, humanitarian executive, Democratic politician Jayant Parmer (born 1954), Indian Urdu language poet Jeff Parmer (born 1985), American professional basketball player Jim Parmer (1927–2005), American professional football running back Marlon Parmer (born 1980), American professional basketball player Martin Parmer (1778–1850), eccentric American frontiersman, statesman, politician and soldier Cole-Parmer, Company now known as Antylia Scientific

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Raymond is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 46%
United Kingdom 24%
Germany 13%
Australia 9%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Raymond by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Raymond Parmer

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Raymond Parmer:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Raymond?
The first name Raymond originates from Germanic. From the Old Germanic Raginmund, composed of ragin (counsel) and mund (protector). Brought to England by the Normans.
When was Raymond most popular?
The name Raymond reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Parmer?
The surname Parmer originates from English. Hugh Parmer (1939–2020), American attorney, university professor, humanitarian executive, Democratic politician Jayant Parmer (born 1954), Indian Urdu language poet Jeff Parmer (born 1985), American professional basketball player Jim Parmer (1927–2005), American professional football running back Marlon Parmer (born 1980), American professional basketball player Martin Parmer (1778–1850), eccentric American frontiersman, statesman, politician and soldier Cole-Parmer, Company now known as Antylia Scientific
What are the origins of the name Raymond Parmer?
The name Raymond Parmer combines two different traditions: the first name Raymond has Germanic roots, while the surname Parmer originates from English.
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